IP Cameras are abundant now mainly because it has a better resolution compared to CCTV cameras and their storage systems are quite varied compared to the previous surveillance camera technology.

Most IP cameras are bought by piece while other companies sell complete network camera system for people who want to install more than one IP cameras.

Now, what are complete network camera systems and why should you consider buying one if you want to have complete surveillance of your premises?

Well, a complete network camera system comprises of at least 4 IP cameras and it is run and controlled by a video management software.

This software will handle the IP cameras features and you can control them using the included software suite.

Furthermore, a complete network camera system works just the same as other IP cameras sold individually but you will need to have a router or extender to support all of the IP cameras.

A complete network camera system can also store data using the conventional methods like employing the use of the NAS or Network-Attached Storage or the NVR which stands for the Network Video Recorder.

The good thing about installing complete network camera systems is that whenever you buy them from a trusted retailer, some of them will be the ones to install it for you. They will send technicians to your house and they can do the cumbersome process of installation for you; some even for free.

Now that you know what network camera system is, the question now is, do you need them? Well, that truly depends on your need.

If you just want a simple solution to have surveillance of one area, then no, you do not need to have a complete network camera system.

If you do want to have surveillance on multiple angles in your premises, then I highly recommend getting one.

Do remember that complete network camera systems are not cheap and may cost you a lot but it can really help you, especially when you want to safeguard your belongings.

Furthermore, IP cameras nowadays come with companion apps that you can use to watch real-time footage of your IP cameras.

Furthermore, if you want something to be tweaked with your network camera system, then you can also do that using the companion app.

So, which brands offer superb network camera systems? A lot of brands do have complete network camera systems but if you want a really trusted retailer, I highly suggest Kintronics.

Kintronics is an IP camera company that puts the customers to mind whenever they create IP cameras.

Furthermore, they are one of the only companies that can send their technicians to do the hassle process of installing all of the IP cameras for you.

They also have great warranties; each of their IP cameras has at least a 2-year warranty with them.

But, if you are confident in installing complete network camera systems, then, by all means, buy the ones that suit your needs.

If you go to the gym or just happen to walk past a gym equipment store, you’ve probably come across an exercise equipment called as the “kettlebell”.

What are Kettlebells exactly and what are they for? Are Kettlebells just another gimmick and that one should avoid like the plague?

In this article, I will talk about what kettlebells are and I will also highlight the reasons why you should start using them.

So, what exactly are Kettlebells? Kettlebells are just cast iron bells with a handle attached on top of them. The beauty of kettlebells is that, unlike dumbbells, they are made in such a way that it needs more muscles to stabilize each swing, which in turn, builds the core muscles even more.

Now that you know what a kettlebell is, why should you be using them in the first place? Here are the reasons why:

Kettlebells incorporate both cardio and strength training at the same time. Every set that you do when doing a Kettlebell exercise activate your core muscles and it also requires a lot of cardio into the mix as well. Also, each kettlebell exercise hit more than one muscle groups at the same time. So, what does this mean for the layperson? It means that Kettlebells are great when you want to lose weight and tone your body because it improves your cardio and muscle strength, all at the same time.

Kettlebells benefit everyone. Kettlebells benefit people from all age, shapes, and sizes. I have yet to see someone who hasn’t benefitted from a Kettlebell workout. As previously mentioned, kettlebell exercises hit more muscle groups per rep than any other exercise equipment out there. Plus, there are a variety of kettlebell weights to suit your needs.

Kettlebell workouts are fun and explosive. Kettlebell exercises are not only fun, but they are also explosive as well. When I say explosive, I mean that whenever you do a rep, you will ensure that you give your maximum best effort into it. Your mind will also not become fatigued when doing kettlebell workouts because all of the kettlebell exercises are fun to do!

Kettlebell exercises teach you the power of proper form. Kettlebell exercises are powerful because you have to exercise proper form with each rep. Most other gym equipment, like the ever-popular dumbbell exercises, for example, do not promote proper form at all. In fact, some people cheat their workouts because they have the freedom to do so. But, by using kettlebells, if you do not exercise with proper form, you not only avoid hitting the right muscle groups but you also run the risk of injuring yourself as well.

Kettlebells have been around for centuries and it is only quite prevalent to this day. Kettlebell workouts are great if you want to exercise your core muscles.

Furthermore, women love kettlebell exercises because they are fun and they can improve their hips by doing kettlebell workouts.

Hopefully, this article has shed some light about the all-powerful kettlebells. So, what are you waiting for? Get a kettlebell and enjoy its workout benefits!

Huawei is rapidly becoming one of the best mobile phone companies in the world. They not only provide you with great flagship mobile phones, but they also want to shatter the mid-range mobile phone market as well.

Today, we are going to talk about the Huawei Honor 6 Plus. Does this new Android mid-range mobile phone offer from Huawei a good phone? We’ll find out.

The design of the Huawei Honor 6 Plus is top notch. As in not only in the aesthetics department but also in the durability department as well. One thing you will notice when you see the Huawei Honor 6 Plus is its amazing Glass fibre back cover. This back cover is very tough, as in, really tough. In fact, its durability is akin to that of a military helmet. Now, I am not saying you will use this as an actual helmet, but I just want to let you know how tough this material is.

The overall design of the Huawei Honor 6 Plus mobile phone is almost akin to that of the iPhone 5s. The similarities are in its frame and its button placement. But, the inclusion of the fibre-glass back cover is what pretty much separates it from Apple’s flagship phone.

Looking at the display of the Huawei Honor 6 Plus, you will be treated with a 5.5-inch IPS screen with a 1080p resolution and a pixel density of 401. This phone’s screen is quite impressive as it only has 2.8mm bezels on each side giving you ample screen real estate for all of your media needs.

If there is one stand-out feature of this mobile phone (well, aside from the back cover) is its 2 adjacent rear cameras. That’s right, the Huawei Honor 6 Plus is equipped with two 8-megapixel rear cameras.

Now, you might thing that this feature is all for show, but the two adjacent cameras have a purpose. The thing is, both of the rear cameras work together to make for a completely stabilized image quality. No need for optical image stabilization; the 2 rear cameras do a perfect job of giving you that high-quality, all-important photo.

Not only that but the Huawei Honor 6 Plus also comes with 8-megapixel front camera as well. Huawei is a Chinese company and they know that selfies have become a phenomenon especially in the East. They make the front camera 8-megapixel as well so as to not compromise on the image quality when using it.

The performance of the Huawei Honor 6 Plus is also admirable. The Huawei Honor 6 Plus mobile phone comes with an octa-core processor that has clock speeds of 1.3 GHz and 1.8 GHz for more intensive tasks. Add to that the Mali-T628 GPU and 3GB of RAM, and you’re all set for snappy performance without any lags whatsoever.

The Huawei Honor 6 Plus is a great mid-range phone offering from Huawei. This mobile phone only costs $320. If you can dish out $320 on a mobile phone, definitely consider buying the Huawei Honor 6 Plus.

Mortal Kombat is a very popular fighting game that has been ported to a lot of video game consoles. But today, we are going to focus more on the Super Nintendo port of the popular game.

The Mortal Kombat franchise, originally created by Midway Games and published by Acclaim entertainment, is so popular that the game was made into a lot of movie adaptations and it also spawned a lot of video game clones.

Mortal Kombat 2 continues with the success of the first installment and improving various aspects of the game such as more fatalities, more stages, and more characters. The game has garnered a lot of awards, but a lot of people also disliked the game because of its portrayal of violence.

Anyway, the game focuses on a tournament between the Outworld and the Earthrealm. The Outworld is ruled by the Dark Leader Shao Kahn. The Earthrealm forces must summon their best fighters in order to eliminate Shao Kahn.

In the first installment of the game, Liu Kang successfully defeated Shao Kahn’s subordinate Shang Tsung. Shang Tsung begged Shao Kahn, his master, to spare his life. He also added a suggestion that would make the Earthrealm join another Mortal Kombat tournament.

Shao Kahn agreed and he invited Raiden, the protector of the Earthrealm, to muster up the Earthrealm fighters and head to the Outworld where the tournament will be held. Should the Earthrealm fighters lose, Shao Kahn will invade the Earthrealm and conquer it.

There are a total of 14 characters, two of them are non-playable and the rest of them can be chosen to advance the story. Here are the playable characters you can choose in Mortal Kombat 2:

Jax

Kung Lao

Mileena

Baraka

Kitana

Liu Kang

Raiden

Johnny Cage

Sub-Zero

Scorpion

Reptile

Shang-Tsung

The two non-playable characters are Shao Kahn and his assistant and bodyguard, Kintaro.

After choosing your character, you will then be presented with a difficulty level. Each difficulty level would mean that you fight more characters before you reach Shao Kahn.

If you choose the hard difficulty setting, for example, you will have to fight more characters than you would in an easy or normal difficulty setting. Also, the actual story will not be changed and it will remain the same regardless of the difficulty setting you choose.

Since the 2nd iteration of Mortal Kombat is a more improved game than the first, there are now more fatalities, and different things you can do with the enemy, such as Babalities that turn the enemy into a baby, Animalities that turn the enemy into different animals, and so much more.

The fatalities and the like can only be done when you’ve beaten the enemy, and a “Finish Him/Her” sign will show up. You will then have to do specific commands to perform fatalities. Also, you can perform some stage fatalities in specific areas of the game.

Mortal Kombat 2 is a pretty enjoyable fighting game. This game is available for a variety of gaming platforms, but you can also play this in the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

Are you the person who is always on the go? Does your job require you to go to great distances that are far from your service provider’s cell tower? If so, you want to get a mobile phone signal booster. There are many types of mobile phone signal boosters out there, but we are going to look at a signal booster than can be mounted on your car, so you will have boosted signals wherever you go.

The weBoost 470102 Drive 3G-M is a promising car-mounted mobile phone signal booster that can boost 2G and 3G frequencies. Unfortunately, this particular mobile phone signal booster doesn’t have support for the latest 4G and LTE protocols, so if you’re looking for a mobile phone signal booster that can boost these signals, you may have to look for something else.

Anyway, to know more about the weBoost 470102 Drive 3G-M, let’s look at the product description:

The weBoost Drive 3G-M cellular signal booster is a simple, effective solution for commuters and long distance travelers who wish to maintain a strong, reliable signal wherever possible while extending battery life. From browsing the web and checking email, to navigating with GPS and streaming your favorite music, staying connected in your vehicle is very important. weBoost helps make staying connected possible no matter who your cellular carrier is in the United States and Canada.

With that being said, we are going to look at its features:

Amplifies cellular signal in your car for up to 4 devices

Works with all carriers and cellular devices

Experience reliable cell signal for voice and text

Extends cellular range

Longer battery life

All components included

Simple instructions and DIY installation

The weBoost 470102 claims that you will experience fewer to no dropped calls, and your text messages will always be sent. You can also experience boosted 3G signals, so that is a huge plus.

If you order the weBoost 470102 Drive 3G-M, you will also receive the following items:

Since there is no permanent mounting needed for the weBoost 470102 Drive 3G-M, you can detach the mobile phone signal booster and transfer it to another car if you so desire.

The installation is quite easy. Just mount the 12-inch antenna on the roof of your car. Carefully insert the cable on to the amplifier, plug the DC power adapter to the car charger, and you’re all set! Just wait for a couple of minutes before the signal booster finishes initializing.

How does this mobile signal booster fare with customers? Let’s find out what they have to say:

Danny: “I was a little hesitant spending this much on something for my vehicle, but considering how much time my family and I spend in it, thought it was probably worth the investment. I’ve experienced much better call quality and really no dropped calls. Other family members are able to use their phones at the same time, which is one reason I didn’t go with the Wilson Sleek. Only downside is that if you’re sitting in the way back of the SUV, you don’t get quite as good of signal as the driver, passenger and first row of seats. Other than that, it’s been great!”

Dave: “I am a sales rep and my job requires me to call a lot of people. I used to have problems with talking to them before because of the poor signal I’ve been getting. After getting the Drive 3G-M, dropped calls are a thing of the past!”

The 3DS includes small sliders found on the side of the screen, which makes it possible for you to control the 3DS effect. Users also have the option to switch it off. The Nintendo 3DS also uses improved 3D technology, which they referred to as Super Stable 3D. The 3DS also uses front-facing cameras to track your eye and head movement, based on the angle your head is at, the system will automatically adjust the 3D effect with regards to the 3DS screen.

Design

At a glance, the 3DS looks the same (both in size and design) as the Nintendo DS Lite. When taking a closer look, you will notice that the 3DS is both thicker and wider compared to the DSi. The 3DS offers several new inputs, including the usual D-pad which has now been moved lower in order to make space for the slide pad that is located on top. There is also (finally!) an analogue input known as the ‘Circle Pad’. The 3DS is available in red, black, purple, orange and blue.

Hardware

The Nintendo 3DS is the fastest processor from Nintendo when it comes to both visual and processing features. The idea behind 3D images revolves around producing two separate outputs at ever-so-slightly different angles: one for each eye, however this can be a drain on resources. It has been found that the graphic performance of the Nintendo 3DS would be better if the 3D effect is removed. Digital Media Professional (DMP) is going to be supplying Nintendo with the visuals processor for the 3DS. The device is using the PICA200 graphics core.

Dual Screens

You get a 3.53-inch display up top and a somewhat smaller 3.02-inch screen below. However, in the Nintendo 3DS, the top screen has doubled this max resolution to 800 x 240 pixels in an effort to provide the 3D effect. The 3DS have much larger screens. As previously mentioned, gamers have the option of turning off the 3D effect, or adjust the intensity and depth of the 3D effect using a slider found on the right side of the device. When you turn the 3D effect off completely, you will still get the same experience that you would with the DSi. At the moment we are not sure who is supplying Nintendo with their 3D features for the 3DS.

There has been a lot of buzz about barefoot running. Some research has indicated that barefoot running can speed up your game and help with endurance. The theory is that when you run using traditional running shoes the weight of your body hits the heel of your foot which is unnatural and contributes to injuries of the feet and legs.

While barefoot running has gained some popularity the truth is that running without any shoes at all is dangerous unless you run on an indoor track that is free from debris.

Nike Free Run Trainers

Nike has come up with a solution for people that want to run barefooted but do not want to expose themselves to potential injuries. Nike Free Run Trainers come in a range of fits. One of the key components to go from traditional running shoes to “barefoot” running shoes is to “train” your feet by stepping down from a more traditional shoe to a barely there shoe.

Nike Free Run Trainers offer a way for you to go from traditional running shoes to “barefoot” running shoes without the risk of injury in between. You can pick “your number” the higher the lower the number the more flex the insole has which gets you closer to a more barefooted feeling.

Working Your Way Down

One of the best qualities of the Nike Free Run Trainers you do not have to go from traditional to barefoot without anything in between. While there is evidence that running barefoot can help avoid injuries there is also some evidence that going from traditional running shoes to running barefoot may not be the best thing for your feet.

Training your feet to run barefoot requires that you step down slowly. Think of it this way for however many years you have been running that is the number of years you have been training your feet to run in traditional running shoes. Moving toward the final goal of running with shoes that are the closest to barefoot without actually having to be barefooted.

The Nike Free Run Trainers allow you to run “barefooted” without exposing your feet to potential dangers!

Using the Nike Free Run Trainers system of moving from a stiffer sole to a more flexible sole to finally a shoe that is most like running barefooted will insure your success in joining the barefooted running sector!

Having a portable camera can be a lot of fun, as there are many things worth taking pictures of, and many things worth remembering. Having an R4 card only makes this easier and better, as an R4 card can be installed with software specifically designed to making galleries easier to navigate and control. So, if you are interested in turning your Nintendo 3DS into a Camera platform, keep reading!

A Cool Addition

Nintendo has always been proud of the camera they included in their Nintendo DS. Seen as a fun addition to an already addictive portable gaming console, Nintendo went the extra mile to ensure the greatest amount of variety in use. However, few people really use the camera to its full extent. This can be realized with the R4 Card. With the proper software, you can edit and organize your photos.

What kind of Camera Does the DS Have?

The Nintendo DS comes with dual twin cameras. They are 0.3 megapixel in resolution, making them nothing special. This means, that the cameras can produce images at 640X480 pixels in size. The Nintendo DS cameras were never meant to replace your favorite high quality-imaging camera. Instead, they were designed for lighthearted fun, and capturing cool things happening all around you. If nothing else, it beats having to carry around a second disposable camera everywhere you go.

Software

The Nintendo DS has built in software for organizing and viewing pictures that you have taken. However, these features are limited. What truly makes the Nintendo DS Camera worthwhile are the programs you can load onto R4 Cards. An R4 card by itself is blank slate card that plugs into the Nintendo DS. You can install anything you want on it, and many people have created image sharing and editing programs that can interact with the DS.

Some of the most interesting programs include an extended gallery option that allows you to create photo albums through the DS. In addition, most programs have extended editing software, that helps turn your DS into a mini all in one photo taking editor. The final benefit to having a R4 card is that you have additional storage space for pictures. The card also makes removing the images and putting them on your computer much simpler.

The Nintendo DS cameras aren’t the end all be all of cameras, but they can be a fun thing to play around with. Remember that the next time you pick up your DS!

With the recent release of the DS, people are queuing in lines to get their hands on one of this gadget. However, is it really worth buying this? Hang on to your seats as we will tell you all about it.

The DS is quite a large device in size but it is no longer than the PSP as well. However, the thickness of DS may make it impossible for the device to fit in to your average pocket. So, you may need to keep the DS in your bags or hold it while you are not playing.

The name DS itself is derived from Dual Screen and the device do have two screens available for the user to look at. One of the screens itself is a touch screen and with this, a stylus is provided by Nintendo at the back of the device. The touch screen itself works superbly and is highly responsive as well.

In addition to the old A and B button, the DS sports two new buttons which is the X and Y. It might take a while to get familiar with the two new buttons as well as the touch screen but we found that the learning curve was rather short. It would definitely not take you long to master the DS (but not the games)

Games. That is one of the reason why people buy the DS isn’t it? Well, we are happy to say that there is a huge catalog of games available for the end-user and with various genres to choose from as well. There is even the Call of Duty 5 for the DS and of course, the famous Mario series. It is very entertaining to play on its touch screen panel and for some games (such as Cooking Mama), where you would have to use the touch screen vigorously, you would seriously enjoy the game. At least we know we did.

Another thing that we like about the DS is that the battery lasts forever (well not really, just very long). On a single charge, you can play for up to 10 hours. Even the hardcore user would probably not play the DS for this long.

The DS is backward compatible only with the GameBoy Advance games and any later than that will not work with the DS. However disappointing that may be, you are still entitled to a lot of games and besides that, you would probably be worked up over DS games rather than the GameBoy Advance.

Nintendo has made the DS quite a successful portable gaming device. With its low price, it is certainly on par with some of the best gaming devices on the market. If you are planning to buy a portable gaming device for your kids, you can look forward on buying the DS as it is definitely a family friendly device and is good for people of all ages.

R4 Cards or R4 Revolution or R4 DS are the best suited devices for the Nintendo DS Lite or Nintendo DS or Nintendo Dsi. These devices help you play games, read books, play music and much more. Generally speaking, the R4 card is of the same size when compared to a normal Nintendo DS cartridge. A slot appears at the R4 cards’ back so as to place in a Micro SD card. The Micro SD card includes important features like applications, firmware, and games, MP3’s etc. Now, won’t you like to have these features in your R4 card?

Once the booting process completes you will be given a menu along with your R4 card. This application will help you select from Multimedia or Games. You are also allowed to play homebrew games with the help of this card. This isn’t all; you will be also able to save a number of games which you own personally. It also allows you to save movies or MP3’s.

The R4 cards team was the first to bring in the R4 cards. Not only this, they also introduced the Nintendo DS R4 card in the year 2007. The top of the NDS R4 Card has a small slot through which you can add a Micro SD card. But then, they did experience a couple of technical problems. As a result, they took the initiative to introduce a new version of the card that came to be named as the “R4v2 Card”. However, this card didn’t attain much fame and as a results were substituted with advanced versions such as R4 SDHC or the NDS R4 Card.